Middleburg, FL (October 23, 2023) – Paradigm Development Partners, LLC was joined by Clay County officials and project partners on Tuesday, October 17 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg. The contemporary 124-room extended-stay hotel is coming soon to the Clay Town Center, a new mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Branan Field Road and Old Jennings Road boasting professional offices, restaurants and retail space.

“We’re elated to break ground and bring such a high caliber hotel to Clay County,” said Rick Friedman of Paradigm Development Partners, LLC. “TownePlace Suites by Marriott is not just another hotel; it’s a commitment to serving a growing segment of travelers and professionals in our local community.”

Anticipated to open in early-2025, the hotel will feature 124 spacious guest rooms and suites with full kitchens situated across five floors, supporting the lodging needs of Clay County residents and out-of-town visitors. 

In addition to comfortable and modern accommodations designed for longer stays, guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, an inviting outdoor pool and pool deck with ample space to connect and unwind, as well as thoughtful home-away-from-home amenities. The hotel will offer a complimentary daily hot breakfast and an in-house market stocked with ingredients and snacks available for purchase.

Owners Paradigm Development Partners, LLC are developing the hotel with HC Architecture serving as the architect and Kellogg & Kimsey serving as the project’s general contractor. The hotel’s interior design will be handled by IIG Design with McKibbon Hospitality charged with operating the hotel and establishing the property’s leadership team upon opening.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is an award-winning, extended-stay hotel brand that is ideal for the Upbeat Realist traveler who needs accommodations for longer stays. The brand features a laid-back design, which is simple, modern style characterized by personal touches and playful details, allowing guests to live uninterrupted. Offering studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and organized closet units from The Container Store, the brand provides thoughtful spaces for both living and working.

TownePlace Suites and Tastemade partnered to develop a co-branded cookbook, “Suite Eats,” featuring simple, delicious recipes and cooking tips for longer stay guests, encouraging them to take full advantage of TownePlace Suites’ full kitchen and Weber grills. TownePlace Suites offers the comforts of home with its “Something Borrowed” amenity, which allows guests to borrow games and tools from the front desk.

To learn more about Clay Town Center, please visit https://www.claytowncenter.com/.